Geumdwaeji Sikdang, Barbecue restaurant in Sindang-dong, South Korea
Geumdwaeji Sikdang is a pork barbecue restaurant in Sindang-dong spread across three floors and fitted with cast-iron grills above charcoal briquettes. The kitchen offers premium cuts of pork prepared using traditional methods, with diners grilling their meat directly at the table.
The establishment received recognition from the Michelin Guide in 2019 and has since established itself as one of Seoul's top three pork barbecue restaurants. This acknowledgment marked a turning point in its standing within both the local and international food scene.
The place is known for its pork from YBD pigs, a crossbreed of Yorkshire, Berkshire, and Duroc varieties, served with traditional Korean side dishes and kimchi stew. Diners watch as this quality meat cooks directly over the coals, developing its distinctive flavor right at the table.
The restaurant opens daily from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM and accepts waiting list registrations starting at 10:30 AM but does not take reservations. It helps to arrive early or use the waitlist when crowds are large.
The signature Bon Samgyeop comes with pork belly cuts still attached to the bone, offering a special texture when eating. Grilled oyster mushrooms are also prepared in foil with butter, adding a creamy note to the grilling experience.
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